Welcome!

On October 31st & November 1st 2009, Ballandean State School will be celebrating 100 years of education excellence.

Since opening its doors in January 1909, the school has grown over from its humble beginnings of fourteen students and one teacher, to over eighty students with sixteen full-time and part-time teaching and support staff.

Our school is the heart of the Ballandean community, providing students with the skills to progress towards the full attainment of their potential as individuals and as successful and responsible members of society.  We promote respect for ones self, respect and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life.  We exist for our students.

Over the coming months, there will be much work to be done.  This website will serve as a portal for community members, past students and teachers of Ballandean State School to keep up to date with any happenings in the preperation for the celebration our centenary.

We encourage you to look through our site, and return regularly for any updates.

News

Ballandean State School submits Q150 funding application

During 2009, Ballandean State School will be celebrating 100 years of education excellence.  Coinciding with this milestone will be Queensland’s 150th anniversary celebration of independence from New South Wales, known as Q150.

The Ballandean community feel that a link between past, present and future is important to the development of a strong community.  The youth of the community are vital in ensuring that community culture is valued by all generations.  It is for this reason that Ballandean State School is applying for funding for a project to bring to life the importance of past, present and future...... [read more]

 

Callout for pictures

The Centenary Committee is looking for any pictures you may have of or relating to the Ballandean State School.  If you're able to assist us, please email your scanned/digital photographs to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   along with a description of each photo, the approximate date the photo was taken and the names of any people appearing in the image.